- A) Do not use gasoline with additives of lead or its compounds - lead will coat the surfaces of the converter and gradually make it completely unusable.
- b) Always maintain the fuel and ignition systems in good condition and perform all routine maintenance according to the manufacturer's schedule.
- V) If the ignition system is intermittent, do not drive the vehicle at all (last resort - as little as possible) until the problem is fixed
- G) Do not start the engine from a tow or "from the pusher" - fuel will flood the converter, and then overheat it when the engine starts.
- d) Do not turn off the ignition at high engine speeds.
- e) Do not use any fuel or engine oil additives - these additives may be harmful to the converter.
- and) Stop driving if the engine is consuming too much oil or if blue smoke is coming out of the exhaust.
- h) Remember that the converter operates at very high temperatures. Do not park the vehicle on dry grass, dry leaves, or other combustible material after a long drive.
- And) Remember that the neutralizer is very fragile - do not throw it away. do not hit it during repair work.
- To) In some cases, exhaust fumes may smell like hydrogen sulfide (what do rotten eggs smell like). Don't be alarmed - this is common with most neutralizers. After several thousand kilometers, this will pass, l) A catalytic converter, subject to regular engine maintenance and careful driving, can last from 80,000 to 150,000 km. If the converter has ceased to perform its functions, it must be replaced.